The trip by Naftali Bennett, the first official visit to Bahrain by an Israeli prime minister, showcased growing ties between his country and several Arab governments.
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Israel’s Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, to Make Historic Visit to Bahrain
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett landed in Bahrain on Monday in the first visit by an Israeli premier to the gulf state, which is seen as a proxy for Saudi Arabia.
Emmanuel Macron Recounts Face-Off With Vladimir Putin
The French leader recounted his face-off with Vladimir Putin and dismissed Washington’s exchange of letters with Moscow, gambling that his diplomacy could pay off before April elections.
Armed Nationalists in Ukraine Pose a Threat Not Just to Russia
Kyiv is encouraging the arming of nationalist paramilitary groups to thwart a Russian invasion. But they could also destabilize the government if it agrees to a peace deal they reject.
Europe Calls for Peace, but Not at Any Price
Two days of intense diplomacy on both sides of the Atlantic leave the standoff over Ukraine with Russia frozen in place.
Putin Warns the West and Ukraine, but Keeps His Intentions a Mystery
President Vladimir Putin said diplomatic ideas raised in a meeting by French President Emmanuel Macron were worth pursuing, but did not rule out a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. and NATO Don’t Budge in Answering Russian Demands
Leaked replies to Moscow’s security demands reinforced the intractability of a crisis that threatens to lead to war.
India’s Militarized Nagaland Calls for End to Army Impunity
A deadly mistaken ambush by soldiers seeking rebels in the country’s northeast has renewed attention on a special powers act that residents say perpetuates fear and harassment.
U.K. Foreign Secretary Inherits Thorny Issue: Northern Ireland Talks
Liz Truss is taking charge of Brexit talks after the surprise resignation of David Frost. If she is successful, it could give her a significant political boost.
Zalmay Khalilzad Battles Critics in U.S. and Afghanistan
Zalmay Khalilzad, who stepped down as the envoy for Afghanistan after the U.S. exit, has defended the deal he negotiated with the Taliban during the Trump administration.